09-07-2007, 01:35 PM
29. A 45-year-old man develops central diabetes insipidus
(CDI) secondary to head trauma caused by a motorcycle
accident. The man is conscious and able to feed himself
several weeks after the accident, but symptoms of CDI
persist.Which of the following is most likely decreased in
this man?
(A) Plasma osmolarity
(B) Serum levels of antidiuretic hormone
© Sodium excretion
(D) Water excretion
(E) Water intake
(CDI) secondary to head trauma caused by a motorcycle
accident. The man is conscious and able to feed himself
several weeks after the accident, but symptoms of CDI
persist.Which of the following is most likely decreased in
this man?
(A) Plasma osmolarity
(B) Serum levels of antidiuretic hormone
© Sodium excretion
(D) Water excretion
(E) Water intake